Sam Altman says he has ‘empathy’ for mathematicians who are upset about AI
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said he wants to find a way "to do this that is as sensitive to the communities that have driven these fields forward."
TL;DR
- Sam Altman feels conflicted about AI solving major mathematical problems, expressing empathy for mathematicians.
- Prominent mathematicians and Fields Medal winners have criticized AI companies for using complex math problems as benchmarks, warning of detrimental impacts.
- OpenAI's models have reportedly solved a 90-year-old problem related to Navier-Stokes equations, a Millennium Problem.
- Altman stated a desire to find a sensitive approach to AI development that respects communities that have driven scientific fields.
- He described mixed emotions, including excitement and sadness, regarding AI's ability to solve difficult problems previously tackled by humans.